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Feedback on Gas and Bloating

If you've used a product for gas relief please help others by sharing your feedback. What would you tell someone considering using this product? Please remember that we do not give medical advice. That is for your local health care provider, who is familiar with your medical history.


Subj: Best over-the-counter product for gas?
Date: 7/6/2008
What is the best over the counter gas relief product for Sugar alcohols? Does one prevent the bloating and gas more then the others?
Matthew

AskDocWeb: According to the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the best med for gas based on their clinical knowledge and practical experience is Gas-X. It contains simethicone, an ingredient proven to stop explosive gas leaks fast. (The APhA consists of about 3,000 pharmacists.)


Subj: Prevent winds from forming
Date: 8/1/2008
Recently my stomach is churning out more air with constant burping. One can even hear the wind in the stomach. My diet has not changed except that I've moved from Singapore to Qatar 1 year ago. Appreciate your advice how to prevent winds from "forming" in my system. Thanks.
Caroline

AskDocWeb: Moving can sometimes be stressful and may contribute to the problem, especially if it results in swallowing a lot of air. So can eating too fast so you might want to slow down. And pay attention to the tilt or angle of your head when you swallow. If your head is tilted forward with your chin lowered when you swallow your food, air is trapped ahead of the food. If that happens each time you swallow then air can build up in your system. There is also the possibility of a medical condition developing so consider consulting with your health care provider to make sure everything is okay.


Subj: Thanks
Date: 8/10/2008
I have always had stomach problems since I was little. They have told me I was lactose intolerant...and this page became very useful to me. I found it's just stress. Thanks so much,
Tara


Subj: Abdominal bloating
Date: 10/14/2008
I have noticed severe abdominal bloating after taking any form of calcium supplements. I've tried various kinds of calcium - I am menopausal and obviously need calcium for my bones. What can I do?
Linda

AskDocWeb: Have you tried taking the calcium supplement right before a meal? You might experiment with finding out how well you tolerate calcium-rich foods and foods that have been calcium fortified. For example calcium enriched orange juice works well for many people.


Subj: Intestinal problems
Date: 11/13/2008
Thank you for giving me the chance to voice my feeling, I have had intestinal problems ever since I was a child, I am now 53 years old and I am so tired of the poor quality of life that IBS has given me, no doctor has ever been able to point out what is wrong with me, IBS is such a general term and it really doesn't help me. My worst symptoms are terrible bloating, it feels like I have tons of bricks in my stomach, the intestinal walls push toward the outside and it feels very hard, I can't eat because it feels so heavy even though I am hungry, Kaiser is a terrible health insurance and doctors don't want to take the time to find out what is wrong with me. I need help!
Lori

AskDocWeb: There are some things you can do to help yourself. You may have noticed that sometimes the symptoms are worse and sometimes better. If you keep a diary of what you eat you might find the foods that cause problems so that you can avoid them. Read more about IBS here.


Subj: Bloated Badly
Date: 4/24/2009
I recently developed some severe bloating. My stomach is swollen it almost looks like I'm pregnant. I increased my fiber supplement a little because I noticed when I do not have enough fiber I have pressure and severe pain in my abdomin, especially if I stand to long or wear hard or high shoes. What can I do to relieve the bloating created by (I guess) me over doing fiber supplements (mixable fiber, and psyllium husks)?
Bloated Badly

AskDocWeb: If feeling bloating happens every week or every day then it's a chronic condition and you should check with your doctor to find out if it is something that requires medical attention. If there is no serious medical condition then read the Top 10 Reasons for Feeling Bloated or Gassy and Causes of Bloating for ideas on how you may be able to handle this problem on your own.

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